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Utilities for Partitioned Data Sets

CNS Document ID: D0068
Last Updated: 11/22/2004

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Abstract

This document introduces and explains how to manage Partitioned Data Sets (PDS) used in OS/390 (MVS).

See other DOCWEB documents for information about utilities and procedures for other types of data sets.

Related search topics include JCL, jobs, batch, ISPF, TSO, and utilities.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Partitioned Data Sets
How to Create a Partitioned Data Set
Parameters
Notes on Allocating Directory Blocks
How to Compare PDS Directories
Types of Comparisons
Examining PDS Directories and Members with PDSLIST
Job Control Language
Command Verbs
Example
Sample Program Syntax
NOTES:
How to Reallocate an Existing PDS
How to Delete or Rename a PDS
How to Delete a PDS or Members
How to Rename a PDS or Member
How to Regain Unused Space in a PDS
JCL
Utilities for Partitioned Data Sets: Appendix A - Obsolete Utilities
Obsolete Utilities
PDSDIRC
PDSRESET
PDSSCR

List of Figures

1. JCL for the CREATLIB Procedure
2. Compile and Link a Fortran Program into a Load Module Library
3. Using SUPERC to Compare PDS Directories
4. JCL for the PDSLIST Status Report.
5. Example of Using PDSLIST
6. Sample PDSLIST Program
7. How to Copy a PDS.
8. How to Use the DELETE Command.
9. How to Use the RENAME Command.
10. JCL for Using the SQUEEZE Procedure
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